The count, her contractual husband, cruelly tramples her feelings… Christina, dressed in her bridal gown, prepares herself to walk down the aisle. Even though she and the groom, Max, are marrying for reasons other than love, she is still holding out hope. However, on her wedding day to the count, she receives a message from him that he’ll be waiting for her in Italy! Not willing to give up hope for their future, Christina heads for his castle, only to be met with even more cruel treatment!

It’s utterly improper—but can a passion like theirs be kept hidden for long? “Your discretion and good behavior would be most appreciated . . . ” Returning from India to Castonbury Park is just another job for Colonel Ross Montague. With his family in disarray, he promises his uncle, the duke, to do his utmost to see order and decorum restored once more. That is until he’s sidetracked by the beguiling eyes of Castonbury’s newest maid—Lisette. An affair would be most improper . . . but when neither can deny their blazing desire, all society’s rules are discarded. Now, in a house where gossip is rife, Lisette must try her best to keep her salacious liaison a secret . . . Praise for Helen Dickson’s romances “A fun, entertaining read.” —RT Book Reviews

Some call Christina Thornton spoilt, others simply call her beautiful. But one thing's for certain: she's a young woman firmly in charge of her own destiny…or so she thinks! When the dark-hearted Count Marchesi rides into town, it is to claim Miss Thornton as his bride. Christina's stubborn protests are of no use, for her future is in the hands of this brooding Italian. But how long can willful Christina resist her passionate husband when her heart is urging her to give in?

A shameful past Alice Frobisher fled Paris to escape a scandalous secret. But when she's trapped with dark and dangerous Ewen Tremain on his snowbound estate, Alice finds herself the subject of rumors once again… Ewen is immediately drawn to this dark-haired beauty, and would do anything—even marry her—to save her from ruin. But can Alice truly shake off her past and accept the happiness Ewen promises, or will she be forever caught in scandal's tempestuous storm? "A fun, entertaining read." —RT Book Reviews on Beauty in Breeches

"Spoken of only in whispers-and with a name that strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies-Guy St. Edmond wields his ancient sword like the Devil and his charm like a weapon. Confronted with a woman who does not cower before him, he finds his interest is aroused-but Jane Lovet is sworn to another. Yet her engagement is soon broken by Guy's ruthless intervention, causing a scandal that echoes around the royal court. Forced into marriage, he can't deny that having the desirable Jane at his side night after night promises untold pleasures"--Page 4 of cover

A sea captain’s marriage ploy leads to unexpected adventure with a Caribbean heiress in this sexy historical romance. Caribbean Islands, 1800. When Captain Zack Fitzgerald sails into the island of Santamaria, the arrival of his ship causes a stir among the inhabitants. For Shona McKenzie, whose father rules the island—and her life—with an iron fist, the ruggedly handsome captain offers an appealing ticket to freedom. But her sister-in-law’s scheming places them in a highly compromising situation. Although Zack is mesmerized by Shona, marriage would destroy his plans to obtain guardianship over his child, so he devises a plan to make sure the forced wedding stays a sham. But weeks later Shona shows up on his London doorstep, and Zack must learn to deal with a very unexpected, very defiant wife. . . .

AWAKENING A FORBIDDEN DESIRE After a lifetime spent hating the cause, loving a Jacobite is out of the question for Henrietta Brody. But with Scotland ready for battle, her only chance for survival is to journey with her enemy, the dangerously handsome Lord Simon Tremain. His protection awakens a forbidden desire in Henrietta. But torn between her past and her future, the Jacobite and the man, reason and passion, she must fight to resist this traitor's touch. "A fun, entertaining read." —RT Book Reviews on Beauty in Breeches